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#1483 of 1,992 schools in MN
Southview Elementary
Elementary School · Waconia Public School District · Waconia, MN
A Waconia Public School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
225 W 4TH ST, Waconia, MN 55387
- Math 66% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southview Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 64% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southview Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average365/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,279
Median home value
$418,600
Median rent
$1,306/mo
College educated
49.2%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55387; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Bayview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Laketown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 523 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Waconia Public School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southview Elementary is listed in WACONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southview Elementary
Southview Elementary is a public elementary school in Waconia, MN, part of Waconia Public School District, serving approximately 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,483 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southview Elementary
What grades does Southview Elementary serve?
Southview Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Southview Elementary?
Southview Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southview Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southview Elementary rank in MN?
Southview Elementary ranks #1,483 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Southview Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Southview Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Southview Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southview Elementary has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Southview Elementary a charter school?
No, Southview Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southview Elementary a Title I school?
No, Southview Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southview Elementary?
16.0% of students at Southview Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Carver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (952) 442-0620
- Area population (ZIP 55387)
- 14,697
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55387; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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